The Department of National Defense, through its Public Affairs Service, has confirmed to Update Philippines that the Philippine Navy will develop its submarine capability.
“Yes. The Philippine Navy will develop its submarine capability,” DND told Update Philippines.
Development of submarine capability may be included in Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program (RAFPMP) Second Horizon (2018-2022) which may be finished in Third Horizon (2023 to 2028).
“Acquisition of submarines will be included in the Second and/or Third Horizon of RAFPMP, depending on the Navy’s immediate needs,” DND said.